Long before the current wave of book banning targeted titles including “The 1619 Project” and “Everywhere Babies,” Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” was banned from libraries across the United States.
Hyperallergic: When Edward Weston Took Photographs for Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass'
Although the book was a failure, Edward Weston considered his 1941 photographs for Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass' as some of his best work. Edward Weston, “Mr. and Mrs. Fry of Burnet, Texas” (1941), ...
For Leaves of Grass, pianist/composer Fred Hersch has set the poetry of Walt Whitman to music. Without a doubt that this is a very great record. Hersch's compositions, which showcase the singing of ...
2011.12.52.9a: A copy of Selections from Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman with an attached bookmark (2011.12.52.9b). It is a faux, brown leatherbound hardcover book with a sewn binding. The book has ...
Cleveland.com: Fall into Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass,' and let poet C.K. Williams accompany you
Fall into Walt Whitman's 'Leaves of Grass,' and let poet C.K. Williams accompany you
Iowa City Press-Citizen: Newly discovered novel shows Walt Whitman finding his way to 'Leaves of Grass'
Newly discovered novel shows Walt Whitman finding his way to 'Leaves of Grass'
Chicago Tribune: Rare Walt Whitman ‘Leaves of Grass’ first edition up for auction
One of the rarest first editions of American literature is up for auction. A first edition of poet Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” will be auctioned off Nov. 15 by auction house Skinner and is ...
USA Today: Newly discovered novel shows Walt Whitman finding way to 'Leaves of Grass'